Automotive
expert Hyundai has expanded its testing capabilities with a Noise
Vibration Harshness (NVH) simulator for benchmarking its new
vehicles.

Supplied by Brüel
& Kjær, the Desktop NVH Simulator accurately reproduces
the noise and vibration of a vehicle in a realistic interactive
driving environment. Virtual, in-car testing allows automotive
designers to experience first-hand the noise and vibration environment
within vehicles, before theyve been fully built.

Hyundais
new models are currently being built in Korea and will be sent
to Germany for performance acceptance testing and investigations
into their acoustic behaviour. Once these tests are complete,
Hyundai can easily modify and engineer the sound of its vehicles
to meet brand and customer expectations.

The Desktop NVH
Simulator consists of a computer, steering wheel, pedals and
two additional screens, which are either mounted on a desk or
installed in an actual vehicle for instant, accurate recreation
of noise and vibration effects.

The Desktop NVH
Simulator uses one screen to display a virtual road complete
with bends, scenery, single lane roads and even motorways. The
second screen allows engineers to select the specification of
the virtual vehicle, so they can experience the total sound of
a vehicle - or several vehicles - as perceived by the driver.
The engineer can also change individual factors such as engine
type, gearbox, exhaust and wind noise, all of which contribute
to the vehicles total sound.

More information
about Brüel & Kjærs NVH Simulator is available
at: http://www.bksv.co.uk/products/analysis-software/acoustics/nvh-simulators/

Hyundai Motor
Company is South Koreas largest automaker. More information
is available on the companys web site: www.hyundai.co.uk

About Bruel & KjaerBrüel
& Kjær is a world-leading manufacturer and supplier
of sound and vibration solutions for use in a wide range of applications
including environmental noise measurements, building acoustics,
vibration measurements and quality control for use in the automotive,
aerospace and consumer industries, as well as by local authorities.
Today Brüel & Kjær has 900 employees and sales
offices in 55 countries. Brüel & Kjær is a subsidiary
of UK-based Spectris plc. (www.spectris.com). Spectris has annual
sales of approximately £656m and employs around 6000 people
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